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From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

Akos was reduced …. tears when she lost the election.
  •  A.

    to

  •  B.

    with

  •  C.

    into

  •  D.

    by

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The correct answer is A. to

The complete sentence is: Akos was reduced to tears when she lost the election.

Explanation:

The expression “reduced to tears” means to be made to cry, usually because of sadness, disappointment, or frustration. “To” is the preposition used in this phrase. The sentence suggests that Akos was so upset by her election loss that she began to cry.

Other options:

  • B. with “With” suggests having or being accompanied by something. It doesn’t fit the idiomatic expression “reduced to tears”.
  • C. into “Into” indicates movement or transformation towards something. While one could argue for its use here, it’s not the common phrasing.
  • D. by “By” suggests the agent or means of an action. It would change the meaning, incorrectly implying the tears caused the reduction.
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